Curtains in a classic style: design ideas, 80 photos in the interior

In interior design, as in clothing design, new fashion trends regularly appear and what was relevant today may turn out to be hopelessly outdated tomorrow. This does not mean that in pursuit of fashion we should change wallpaper and flooring every 2-3 years. To make the interior of the hall correspond to the spirit of the times, it is enough to buy new curtains. In this article we will look at all the fashion trends in the design of modern curtains for the hall, and also provide many visual photos with examples.

Curtains and tulle

Tulle and curtains have long remained the most popular tandem for decorating window openings in the halls.

This year it is fashionable to hang two-color curtains. In fact, such curtains are simply sewn from fabric of two different colors. Due to this method of sewing, it seems that some curtains are layered on top of others. It looks beautiful and stylish.

The photo shows options for modern two-color curtains for the hall.

Light, airy, translucent daytime curtains are made from tulle. They soften sunlight, make it more comfortable for the eyes and create a cozy atmosphere in the room.

Thick curtains completely shade the room. They emphasize the style of the interior and add completeness to the atmosphere.

The choice of fabrics for them is very wide and new varieties of textures and colors are constantly appearing.

In addition, both tulle and curtains can be draped in different ways and combined with lambrequins and curtain accessories.

By experimenting with the choice of fabrics, cut, draperies and finishing, you can always find a model that suits any interior style, from salon to avant-garde. load, or can be large and even contrasting with the color of the curtain.

Curtains in the “colorblock” style look interesting, that is, combining fabric of two colors sewn horizontally. Using this technique, you can make fashionable and modern curtains for the hall even from the simplest material.

The photo shows modern curtains in the “colorblock” style, which are perfect for the living room.

Of the methods recommended by designers today for decorating windows in the living room with tulle and curtains, several deserve special attention:

The emphasis is on the curtains. They are sewn from fabric of rich colors, draped lushly, combined with a lambrequin, and decorated with tassels and fringe. These decorative techniques do not have to be applied all at once. One or two of them are enough. Tulle serves as a background, emphasizing the beauty of the main curtains. It is sewn from pale fabric to match the curtains and is not decorated with anything.
The emphasis is on tulle. In this case, the design of the curtains is chosen exactly the opposite: the curtains are sewn from eye-catching fabric, gathered into lush folds and decorated with curtain accessories. The curtains for them are chosen in pale pastel colors and simple shapes.
If the windows of the hall face the shady side, they can be decorated only with tulle. The ideal option is tulle with photo printing made of smooth transparent natural fabric of dense weaving: silk, chiffon, organza. Photo curtains do not need elaborate draperies, lambrequins and decorations. You can find a suitable image for any interior style: buy ready-made curtains or order them from an individual design studio.

Examples of decorating windows with curtains in rooms for various purposes

Living room

A modern living room is a comfortable room with a functional set of furniture and a cozy atmosphere. At the same time, the interior is not replete with decor; often exclusively functional interior items are used as decorative elements - textile decoration of windows, soft areas, lighting fixtures and carpeting. For a modern living room with a neutral palette, curtains with an abstract or geometric print are ideal for adding color variation. Two contrasting colors in the colors of traditional straight canvases will be enough.

A now popular design technique is to continue finishing walls without window openings using textiles of a similar color scheme in areas of the room with windows. The continuity of the textile fabric allows you to create an original visual effect. Of course, in this case, the owners have to spend money on purchasing a fairly large canvas (depending on the size of the room), but the resulting image of the room is worth it.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, like in no other room, curtains become an indispensable attribute of the interior. It is in the sleeping space that the functionality of curtains is often put at the forefront. In a room where we often need complete isolation from sunlight, the decorative component of textiles for window drapery becomes a secondary consideration. Depending on the location of the bedroom relative to the cardinal directions, its size and the lifestyle of the owners (the need to sleep during the day due to a certain work schedule plays a decisive role when choosing fabric for curtains), the choice of textiles for window drapery is made.

A modern bedroom is most often decorated in light, neutral colors. And the choice of drapery for windows is an opportunity not only to protect the space from sunlight at the moment when it is necessary, but also to introduce color variety into the interior. Plain blackout curtains in a deep, colorful color will be the ideal way to highlight not only the shape of the window, but also the boundaries of the entire room. In this case, the easiest way is to “link” the accent color of the curtains with the overall picture of the bedroom using decorative pillows in the decoration of the bed.

But if color accents are already placed in the bedroom - one of the vertical planes is highlighted or the furniture is made in a bright, colorful version, then it is better to prefer a neutral color scheme for curtains. All shades of gray and beige, pastel colors - all these options will help maintain a harmonious image of the room for sleeping and relaxing.

Children's

Choosing curtains for a children's room is not an easy task for parents. On the one hand, the design of the window drapery should be combined with the overall design concept of the room, on the other hand, it should please the small owner of the room and at the same time not irritate it with an emotionally bright print or choice of color scheme. Another contradiction in choosing fabric for decorating a children's room is that it is necessary to choose natural materials for the child, and they are the most difficult to care for. It's no secret that in a preschooler's room, curtains have to be washed much more often, and the choice of a spectacular appearance and naturalness of the material will depend on your ability to use dry cleaning or your preference for machine washing.

The choice of curtains for a children's room depends not so much on the style of execution, but on the gender, preferences and hobbies of the little owner of the room. In a girl's bedroom, contrary to the total desire for minimalism, you can use fabrics with ruffles, frills, and lace. This design will be all the more appropriate if similar design techniques were used when decorating the bed.

In a boy’s room, you can choose a traditional curtain design (straight curtains without decoration), but the print is better coordinated with the overall theme of the interior. These can be images of your favorite characters, schematic drawings, or abstraction. If the room already has enough colorful elements, then for curtains it is better to prefer a plain option from the general color palette.

Dining room

If in a kitchen space with an interior decorated in a modern style, in half of the cases the window is not decorated with textiles at all, then there are no restrictions for the dining room. Depending on the size of the room. The number of window openings and their scale, you can use only translucent curtains or supplement them with curtains. The beautiful effect of infinity in a room can be achieved by covering the entire wall with textiles, rather than individual window openings. A plain translucent veil is ideal for these purposes.

Curtains with eyelets

There are many different ways to attach curtains and tulle to the cornice: curtain tapes, drawstrings, loops, ties, clothespins with rings, but the most fashionable recently is eyelets.

Curtains with eyelets are perfect for a modern-style room.

Eyelets are small plastic or metal rings inserted into holes cut into the top of the curtains. Thanks to them, identical, even, flowing folds are formed on the curtains. The greater the distance between the rings, the deeper the folds. This mount is only suitable for round cornices and looks very neat and modern.

Curtains with eyelets can be attached to the curtain rod in two ways: stringed through the holes in the rings or hung on hooks attached to them or ties threaded through them. The size of the eyelets depends on the diameter of the cornice. They can be barely noticeable and serve only a functional purpose.

Variety of classic curtains

To choose the right curtains for a living room in a classic style, you need to pay attention to some characteristics of this decorative item:

material;
color scheme and pattern;
width and shape of curtains;
fastening method;
the presence or absence of additional decor.

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Curtains with lambrequin

Lambrequin is a narrow decorative fabric drapery located at the top of the curtain ensemble across the entire width of the cornice. Initially, only drapes and curtains were complemented with such draperies. But today multi-layering is in fashion and any curtains can be combined with a lambrequin.

Lambrequins allow you to decorate a window in an original and stylish way, give the curtains a luxurious and finished appearance and make the atmosphere in the room more comfortable. In addition, they help to visually smooth out uneven ceilings and hide minor imperfections in window openings.

The photo shows an example of how you can beautifully decorate a window with curtains with a lambrequin even in a modern hall interior.

Conventionally, they can be divided into several types:

Classic soft. Sections of soft flowing fabric, in the form of throws or draped in any other way using braid or tiebacks. They can be simple, made from one piece of fabric, or complex, made up of several parts.
Bando. A smooth, wrinkle-free lambrequin made of fabric fixed on a dense self-adhesive base, for example, non-woven fabric. Its lower edge can be straight (then the lambrequin will look like a narrow strip of fabric) or cut in any arbitrary shape.
Openwork. A rigid lambrequin with an end-to-end openwork pattern cut out across its entire surface using a laser.
Lambrequins are puffs. Solid fabric sheets, single-layer, or folded in 2-3 layers and originally laced with braid or decorative cords.
Combined. Lambrequins, consisting of several parts, typical for hard and soft models. For example, a simple rectangular bandeau with soft draperies hanging along the edges.

For modern interiors, curtains with a rigid lambrequin are best suited.

Today it is fashionable to combine any type of curtain with lambrequins. Let's look at some modern ideas:

A lush classic lambrequin will give the appearance of curtains and curtains gloss and status.
A lambrequin in the form of a crossover will soften and make the strict straight lines of Roman curtains and horizontal blinds less official.
A bandeau in the form of an elongated narrow rectangle will emphasize the smooth soft shapes of Austrian and French curtains.
An openwork lambrequin with a fancy ornament in combination with vertical fabric blinds will create the effect of perspective and depth of space outside the window.

For each type of curtain you can find your own lambrequin model. Together they will help create a unique and one-of-a-kind interior.

Types of curtains

Today, the curtain market offers a wide selection of window decoration options, which modern designers successfully use to create a unique interior.

Classic Roman blinds are a fabric that, using an opening system, forms parallel folds. They can be attached both to the window and to the window opening. They look aesthetically pleasing, are suitable for a small room, and are easy to care for.

Classic long curtains can fall to the floor or slightly reach it. The curtains are gathered at the sides using decorative ties and complemented by a light curtain that is slightly gathered into waves. Such curtains look luxurious due to the material, but also require special care.

The photo shows an example of a bedroom in a classic style, where the curtains fall from a niche, which makes the window visually larger.

French curtains create an atmosphere of theater and celebration due to translucent waves on high and wide windows. Stationary French curtains can be used as tulle in addition to curtains, and a curtain with a lifting mechanism can be assembled into a lambrequin.

You can decorate the space above the window with a lambrequin, thereby making it visually higher. The lambrequin is not adjustable in height; it can be hard or soft, be the same color as the curtains, or become a contrasting accent.

The photo shows an example of a living room with a rigid lambrequin, inside of which a cornice is hidden, which gives an aesthetically complete look.

Roman curtains

Roman blinds are a type of lifting curtains. They have a simple rectangular shape; when assembled, they form smooth horizontal folds, which are obtained thanks to plastic and wooden slats sewn to their reverse side.

The photo shows an example of how you can combine Roman blinds and classic curtains so that they look beautiful in a modern interior.

Designers love Roman blinds for their versatility. They can be sewn from fabric of any texture and color. This means that Roman blinds can be used both as drapes and as curtains, and you can find a suitable model for every situation.

Even if it does not fit very harmoniously into the interior, it can always be combined with another model of window curtains.

For the classic interior of a hall, dense fabrics such as velvet, jacquard, brocade, and tapestry are usually chosen. Roman blinds made from them are combined with curtains made of tulle, veil, light silk or organza.

For a room in a minimalist style, designers recommend Roman blinds made of plain fabric or with vertical stripes. The alternation of dark and light stripes looks especially impressive on wide windows.

For a hall in Japanese or ecological styles, Roman blinds made of bamboo or straw can be an excellent solution. And to soften their strict forms, they can be complemented with light colorless tulle suspended from the ceiling string cornice.

Interiors in a rustic style, such as English shabby chic, French Provence and American country, will be decorated with Roman curtains with a floral print or a check made of linen or thick cotton. True, this season small prints are not welcome, so it is better to choose larger flowers and plaids. Due to the fact that the folds on Roman curtain models are even and sparse, they do not distort the design.

For a small room with little daylight, Roman blinds made of light, light-colored fabric are best suited. They will not visually burden a small room and will not attract unnecessary attention. If you complement such light curtains with transparent curtains, the room will look even more fresh and airy.

Thus, you can find your own Roman blinds for any interior. But since their shape remains unchanged, you won’t be able to experiment with it. Therefore, you can harmoniously fit them into the decor only by choosing models from fabrics of different textures and colors.

Decorative accessories

The beauty of the classic style lies in the luxury and abundance of richness that the details bring. Curtains are decorated with functional accessories, such as:

Holders made of wood or metal, which are mounted on the wall, hold the shape of the drapery and decorate the curtains. Also, holders can be magnetic, fabric or ribbon.

The photo shows an example of draping curtains and fixing them using holders. The classic mounting height is window sill level.

The pickups control the light level, are easy to use, and can be changed frequently. They come in the form of hairpins, beads, fabric, ropes. They differ from holders in that they are not attached to the wall.

Brushes help give the curtains the desired shape and hold it. Also, small tassels can be used to decorate a lambrequin or the edge of a fabric.

A lambrequin with numerous flaps is suitable for decorating a window in the living room. It may be made of a different material and a contrasting color; in this case, it is important not to overload the room with other decorative elements.

The photo shows an example of how a lambrequin can decorate not only the living room, but also the kitchen.

In the classic style, fringe decorates the border of the curtains. It can be of different lengths, with beads, bugles and beads, with tassels and weaving.

Austrian curtains

Austrian curtains are the only model of lifting curtains with a romantic character, emphasized by elegant draperies. The exception is French marquises. But still, their classic version implies static, and they began to be equipped with lifting controls only recently.

“Austrians” are draped only in the lower part of the canvas, so the folds on them do not look lush and pompous. This season they are sewn mainly from soft natural fabrics in delicate colors with floral prints: thin linen, chintz, tulle, organza in delicate pastel colors and decorated with bows, braid, lace, curtain pins in the shape of flowers and butterflies.

Austrian models can also be made from a delicate veil or organza and combined with classic long curtains. And can be used as main curtains.

It’s impossible to say unequivocally that Austrian curtains are suitable for any interior. Their naive "Peisan" character fits best with classic rustic styles:

For English shabby chic, “Austrian” ones made of plain cotton or silk in whitish pastel shades are suitable.
For French Provence, it is better to sew them from thick cotton or linen with delicate pink or blue flowers.
For Austrian curtains in a room decorated in American country style, choose satin or cotton with small checks or stripes.

The shading that such fabrics create is usually sufficient for a hall. Therefore, it is possible, but not necessary, to combine curtains made from them with other curtains.

Types of classic cornices and fastenings to them

An important role is played not only by the material, but also by the appearance of the cornice, as well as the strength of fastening the curtains to it.

Baguette cornices are best suited to the classic style. The fasteners are not visible behind the bar, which makes the window look complete. The baguette can be plastic with imitation of forging or wood, smooth or carved.

Tubular cornices can be single-level or two-level, decorated with finials at the edges and made to a specific size.

The photo shows an interior with a wooden tubular cornice, on which there are translucent curtains with a floral print and garters. Here is a classic in simplicity and elegance.

Profile cornices are convenient for decorating bay windows or corners. Mounts both on the wall and on the ceiling. Made from profile aluminum.

A forged cornice will attract attention, so curtains should be simple. This cornice is suitable for heavy fabrics. The best method of fastening would be eyelets and rings.

Wooden cornices can be ceiling, wall, tubular and baguette. The natural shade of wood will fit into the classic interior of any room.

The photo shows a wooden baguette in a classic style design, from which weightless tulle and smooth pastel-colored curtains fall.

Curtains can be attached to the curtain rod in different ways, depending on the weight of the fabric and the style of the room.

Eyelet fastening is suitable for a modern classic style. This is a fastening method in which rings are sewn into the curtain fabric; it is more suitable for curtains.

When attached to rings, the fabric is fixed on hooks, and the rings are strung on a tubular cornice.

Classic curtains with ties look original and varied due to different tying methods (bows and different types of knots). In addition, the color of the ties may differ from the color of the curtains.

Fabric loops, like eyelets, are threaded onto the cornice. The width of the loops and their number depend on the weight of the curtains. The loops can be on clips, in the form of braids, or sewn to the fabric.

The drawstring hides the top of the cornice due to the high frill. This fastening is suitable for niche windows, tubular cornices, and cafe curtains. When moving, you will hear a slight rustling of the fabric, and not the knocking of rings on the cornice.

Curtains with braid look simple and elegant due to the frequent small folds that are formed due to the tightening of the laces to the desired limit. For lush drapery, fabric should be 2 times the size of the window.

Japanese fabric panels

Japanese panels are sliding curtains consisting of rectangular, rigidly stretched fabric panels. Outwardly, they resemble wardrobe doors and move in a horizontal plane according to the same principle. The tension of the canvases is ensured by a weight bar threaded through the drawstring in their lower part.

Despite their ascetic appearance, Japanese curtains are able to create in the room no less cozy and comfortable atmosphere than curtains with lush draperies. Moreover, their length can be either up to the window sill or to the floor. The latter option is preferable for the hall.

The light-protective properties of Japanese curtains depend on their density. At the same time, you can choose any fabric for them: natural, synthetic, thick, transparent, colored, plain, with photo printing. The choice depends on what role you assign to them in the interior. Does your room need complete shading or does it need curtains that only slightly soften the daylight? Will they be its main accent or are they intended to create a backdrop for the decor?

Fashion trends for Japanese curtains are as follows:

A combination of fabrics of different densities on one cornice, for example, translucent and dense silk. In this case, dense panels play the role of curtains, and translucent curtains.
If the size of the window allows, then up to 10 canvases of different colors and textures can be placed in front of it. By moving them along the cornice, arranging them in a row, one after another or overlapping, you can endlessly play with light, shadow and color.
One of the latest fashion trends is photo curtains. Since Japanese models are shaped like canvas stretched over a frame, they are ideal for photo printing. You can put any image on them and create a unique, individual interior in the room.

When decorating a room with Japanese curtains, do not forget that they are best suited for minimalist interiors, such as Japanese, hi-tech, minimalism, and modern classics. In order to harmoniously fit laconic fabric panels into lush and romantic interiors, they will have to be combined with curtains, tulle or muslin.

How to choose the most successful curtain design for the living room?

When choosing products for window decoration, consider a number of points:

The fabric should have a color that looks good both in the evening and during the day.
When deciding which curtains are suitable for a living room with narrow windows, give preference to materials with a transverse stripe or print that will visually expand the window opening.
In low rooms it is recommended to use fabrics with vertical stripes or patterns.
You can visually expand the space of a small room using models that differ from the color of the wallpaper by 1-2 tones.
For bright and spacious living rooms, curtains in dark or bright rich colors are suitable. But for small rooms with small windows, it is better to choose light fabrics in pastel colors with or without small patterns.

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It is impossible to create a cozy living room interior without curtains that match the overall design of the room, hide architectural flaws and allow you to create a comfortable level of lighting.

Roller blinds

Recently, modern curtains for the hall have been replenished with another interesting and practical variety - roller blinds or roller shutters. Such a curtain is a piece of fabric that is wound on a shaft installed in a window opening or directly on the window sashes. In the first case, when lowered, it covers the window completely along with the window sill, and in the second, only the glass.

Such curtains are especially suitable for people who love laconicism in their interiors. Initially, they were used to decorate windows mainly in the kitchen and bathroom, and for other rooms they were considered too simple. But today, when non-standard solutions are in fashion and many people are already quite fed up with traditional curtains, roller blinds are used in all residential premises. And to make the appearance of roller blinds less official, they are combined with other types of curtains.

Modern ideas in the field of interior design make it possible to use roller blinds in any interior style:

In a high-tech room, roller shutters in the color of wet asphalt, as well as black or white, look great.
Roller blinds in pale shades, with only a hint of color, are suitable for the minimalist style.
For a Japanese-style room, choose curtains made from fabrics in natural colors, brown, green, and bamboo.
Roller blinds in bright colors fit best into avant-garde interior styles such as modern and pop art. The main thing is not to forget to support them with other elements of the same color: upholstery on furniture, decorative pillows.
For classic interiors, roller shutters alone will not be enough. Thick roller blinds will have to be supplemented with tulle, and roller blinds made of transparent fabric with curtains.

Particularly popular are day-night roller blinds, which differ from conventional roller blinds in their ability to dose the natural light entering the room. Day-night curtains are made of two layers of fabric of different textures, consisting of alternating dense and transparent stripes. In the closed position they look like a single canvas, and in the open position they form gaps and let in the sun's rays.

Browse by room

Bedroom and children's room

For bedrooms in a classic style, delicate shades of light green, blue, and cream are suitable. Here it is recommended to combine curtains with tulle or Roman blinds.

In the photo, the color and pattern of the curtains matches the wallpaper on the accent wall in the bedroom.

Living room

In the living room you can experiment with the color of curtains and their shape. A soft lambrequin will decorate a spacious room in the Baroque style. French curtains can serve as transparent tulle along with thick curtains.

The photo shows the interior of a living room in a house with second light, where light curtains do not draw attention to themselves.

Curtains for the kitchen in a classic style

For the kitchen, you can use light curtains in a classic style, which will let in sunlight and harmonize with the color of the set.

The luxurious dining room will be decorated with beige or olive curtains along with translucent tulle.

Bathroom

Roman, roller or French curtains in a classic style in light blue or white with a pattern are suitable for the bathroom.

When choosing the type and color of curtains in a classic style, it is important to take into account the size of the room, the level of natural light, decorative elements, and proper care of the fabric guarantees a long service life.

Kisey or thread curtains

Kisey - curtains made of dense rows of threads or ribbons. They are very decorative, flexible, easy to drape, look great as an independent window decoration and can also be easily combined with other types of curtains.

Despite their airy structure, thread curtains are quite capable of creating sufficient shading for rooms that do not need 100% protection from sunlight. Therefore, it is not surprising that designers are increasingly using them when decorating rooms.

The word muslin hides a huge number of curtains, very different in color and texture, but they can be conditionally divided into two types: simple and with solid decorative elements.

Simple muslin consists of twisted cotton, chenille or silk threads, plain or multi-colored. Kisey with solid decorative elements is the same simple threads, but decorated with glass beads, beads, sequins, shells, artificial butterflies or flowers.

Every time new decor options for muslin appear, and it is impossible to list all the modern ideas for decorating a room with these non-trivial curtains. Here are just a few of them:

In eastern Arabic interiors, from which thread curtains came to us, muslin in rich bright colors with the addition of gold and silver threads looks best.
In a high-tech style hall, muslin with a metallic sheen is appropriate, as well as black, white and the colors of wet asphalt.
For halls in the Provence and shabby chic style, delicate snow-white muslin decorated with bugles or artificial flowers is suitable.
For a Mediterranean style, you can choose muslin decorated with shells.
For classic interiors, muslin in delicate pastel shades, playing the role of curtains, is best suited.

In addition, in almost all interiors, thread curtains look very impressive when hung over long curtains and beautifully draped.

Color spectrum

When choosing curtains, consider the overall style of the room. This is what they start from, as well as from the chosen accents in the details. You should also select models so that their color schemes are harmoniously combined with the shades of the interior. If the room in the chosen style is decorated in light colors, the curtains are selected accordingly. But they should not blend in with the color of the material on the walls!

Read: How to hang curtains - step-by-step instructions with photos and writing

Decorating living rooms with bright accents is very popular. Walls and ceilings are decorated in light colors, furniture and other decorative elements are decorated in rich colors. Then it would be great to choose bright curtains to decorate the interior.

Designer tips for choosing curtains

1 Curtains for the hall can be of any model, the main thing is that they are in harmony with the rest of the decor.
2 Today it is important to combine diverse curtains on one window: tulle and blinds, porters and Roman curtains, roller blinds and curtains.
3 Curtains should not blend into the walls. For plain wallpaper, choose curtains of a contrasting or darker color, plain or with a pattern. And, conversely, only plain curtains are chosen for colorful wallpaper.
4 When going to the store to buy fabric for curtains, take a piece of wallpaper with you. If the walls are painted, you can take a photo of them with your mobile device. This will help you navigate the color of the fabric.
5 The fabric looks different on the counter than on the windows. Therefore, take a look at it before purchasing.
6 This season, everything natural is in fashion. This applies not only to the quality of curtain fabric, but also to its color. The most popular colors are green, blue, brown, cherry, mustard. They should be rich and muted, reminiscent of thick gouache paints.
7 Large prints are in fashion. Curtains with photo printing are very popular. Depending on the image, they can be selected to suit any interior.

Hall - a room where guests are received and by which the owners are judged. And if, when decorating other rooms, we first of all try to make them comfortable, then the hall, by its status, simply must be fashionable and beautiful. The possibilities of modern curtains in this regard are endless. You can always find a beautiful, practical and interior-appropriate model among them.

Choosing curtains for the living room in a classic style

Curtains for the living room are chosen from more expensive materials compared to other rooms. The main distinctive feature of this style is two sliding panels, with decor in the form of tiebacks and lambrequins.

It is unlikely that anyone will argue that classic curtains are always beautiful, dignified and elegant.

Additional Information. The classic style is relevant and irreplaceable for people who like prestige, traditional decoration and noble fabrics.

Before going to the store, you need to consider the following.

Do an analysis of fashion trends.
Take samples of upholstery and finishing materials with you if you have them on hand. If not, then you can just take a photo. This will make it easier to decide on the color and pattern of the fabric.
Carefully measure the length and width of the window.

In the classic version, the window is decorated with sliding curtains made of two pieces of fabric.

Main features: how to choose beautiful curtains for a living room in a modern classic style.

Properties of curtain material: density, smoothness, weight. They should be heavy, like velvet or tapestry.
The length of classic models is floor-length.
The curtain should be light and airy. Organza and veil are widely used. This material fits perfectly in neat folds.
Complementing the composition with a lambrequin. They perfectly decorate the top of the window.
The use of tiebacks and braid in decoration. These accessories not only have a decorative function, they allow you to secure the product as much as possible if you need to open a window.
If curtains will serve as an accent in the interior, choose brighter and fresher shades.
The fabric should look good both during the day and at night under artificial lighting.

The curtains are assembled on the sides using clamps, which perform not only a practical, but also a decorative function.

Important! Natural fabric has a feature - shrinkage. Take this point into account when calculating the length of the product.

The traditional set also includes a curtain made of transparent thin fabric.

Modernism in curtain design

Curtains in the Art Nouveau style will be an excellent addition to the classic or modern design of the room. When choosing such curtains, it is important to consider the following directional features:

the complexity of the composition in the presence of smooth main lines;
Art Nouveau curtains create a mysterious and romantic atmosphere by creating twilight;
the presence of natural fabrics;
possibility of using stained glass.

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The main criterion for an Art Nouveau style room is overall moderation and conciseness.

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The set of curtains in the Art Nouveau style can include curtains from several layers, swags, lambrequins and various weaves. Jewelry in this direction will look out of place. If the ceiling of the hall is high, it is allowed to use curtains with eyelets. It is best to make the cornice wooden.

Modern curtains for the hall - selection criteria

In general, choosing the right curtains for a hall or living room, as you like, is a rather complicated matter. Especially if we want to choose fashionable, stylish curtains.

The fact is that there are several criteria for choosing curtains, and they will need to be taken into account.

These are fashion trends in interior design, fashionable colors for curtains, which change every 2-3 years, and popular materials from which curtains are made. If you adhere to this rule, then most likely you will be satisfied with your choice.

So, let's look at everything in order.

Fashion trends in the design of curtains for the hall

What trends in curtain design are relevant now and for the coming year?

First of all, this is a rejection of pomposity and bulkiness in the form of various lambrequins, flounces, and ruffles. Excesses in decor are not welcome.

Preference is given to simple but functional and aesthetically sophisticated options. This relates not only to modern interior styles, but also to classics. In this case, the best choice would be straight floor-length curtains. Therefore, when choosing curtains for the hall in a modern style, keep this in mind.

Fashionable colors for curtains in a modern style

Now let's talk about fashionable colors for curtains for the next two years.

The main difference from previous design preferences is that more saturated colors come to the fore, which are probably more in line with the fast pace of our lives.

Colors such as beige, milk, and chocolate, loved by many, still remain in demand. Purple and the color of wet asphalt are relevant, but the leading positions will be occupied by various shades of green and blue.

This is confirmed by the annual international exhibition of interior textiles, Heimtextil. So, at this exhibition for 2020, designers proposed the following shades for curtains: Neo-Mint, Purist Blue, Mellow Yellow, Cassis, Cantaloupe. Don't be scared by these English names. We will consider each of these options separately.

Neo-Mint color (new mint)

Designers predict great success for this shade of green, calling it the color of the new decade. It is intended to replace the universal gray color, which goes well with many primary colors, but gives off some kind of industrial minimalist coldness.

A mint or menthol shade, on the one hand, brings calmness and tranquility to the interior, and on the other hand, inspires optimism and closeness with nature.

Curtains of this shade add lightness and freshness to the living room interior.

They will be appropriate in both classic and more modern interiors.

Neo-Mint does not go well with dark colors in the interior, so a light interior is better suited for it.

Purist Blue (refreshing)

This color is characterized as refreshing, combining the vastness of the sky and the depth of the ocean. It inspires optimism and symbolizes the dynamics of our lives.

Purist Blue goes well with many basic tones, so you will not have any difficulties with the organic placement of such curtains in the interior of the room.

Color Mellow Yellow (ripe, yellow)

We associate this shade with the sun, warmth, sandy beach, ripe fruits and vegetables. You probably won't get any warmer than this.

But this fashionable shade needs to be handled carefully in the interior. The fact is that yellow is considered the psychologically strongest color, capable of evoking vivid emotions. Therefore, you need to try to ensure that these emotions are optimistic, and not exciting, and even more annoying. If you don’t overdo it with this shade, you can use it to create bright accents in the living room, allowing you to add originality to the interior.

Cassis color (black currant)

This color, combining pink, violet and noble purple, has become popular in interior design since the beginning of 2020, but remains in demand today both in the design of upholstered furniture and in living room curtains.

It is often confused with a shade of marsala , which is not correct.

Cassis, with its currant notes, pairs well with both warm and cool base tones. So there should be no problems when using such curtains.

Cantaloupe (cantaloupe) color

A soft, milky orange color that perfectly lifts the mood and is associated with the height of summer. Curtains of this shade create a cozy atmosphere in the house, especially when there is a lack of sun.

Bright red color

And the last color, which is also actively used by designers in interior design, is bright red.

Probably not many people will dare to choose this bright, life-affirming color for the interior of the hall. But those who manage to do this with a subtle sense of taste will not regret the end result. By the way, this color easily combines with many basic colors.

Fashionable prints for curtains in the living room

Of all the variety of curtains, it can be difficult to settle on just one option that is most optimal for the interior of your room. In this case, you need to take into account one of the rules in interior design:

If the walls in the hall are colorful, then it is better to choose plain curtains or, as they are called, monochrome. If the walls are plain, then it is preferable to choose curtains with a pattern, that is, a print.

What prints will be popular in 2020?

Here are some examples.

Strip

There are a lot of options for striped curtains, and they sometimes look much more interesting than monochrome ones. In this case, the stripes can be both vertical and horizontal.

Vertical stripes are preferable for low ceilings, and horizontal stripes for small living rooms.

Cell

Also a good option for curtains in the living room if you want it to look cozy and at the same time stylish. It should be noted that the size of the cage must be correlated with the size of the living room. For a small living room, you should not choose a cage that is too large.

Peas

Prints of this type are, of course, not suitable for every interior. But if your room is decorated in country or Provence style, then this is exactly what you need. Curtains with such prints look very cute and homey.

However, it is quite possible to use them with more modern interior styles, if you show your imagination.

Floral ornament

Still in demand for curtains and floral designs. This is probably explained by the fact that the environmental trend in interior design is becoming fashionable. We finally felt the pull of Mother Nature.

Popular materials for modern curtains

As mentioned above, environmental friendliness is a current trend in interior design. That is why curtains made from natural materials come to the fore. These include cotton, linen, natural silk and others. It is allowed to use polycotton instead of cotton.

It would seem that the 21st century is a time of modern technologies and synthetic materials. But in this case this does not apply to curtain fashion.

It’s hard to say whether this will last long, but sometimes you need to go back to the roots. This applies to everything natural: food, clothing, furniture, decor. The truth is real and worth it for real.

Modern cotton curtains

Cotton is a natural and practical material. These curtains are easy to care for. They do not cause allergies in people dependent on this problem. These curtains are pleasant to the touch.

To improve consumer properties without loss of quality, up to 10% viscose can be added to cotton. This will make the curtains wrinkle less and become more wear-resistant.

Modern linen curtains

Linen is a lightweight, practical and durable material. It can be used to make curtains either in its natural form, if the interior is decorated in eco-style, or painted using modern technologies. In the latter case, before washing, it would be useful to study the manufacturer’s recommendations on washing modes so as not to spoil the appearance of the curtains.

Modern silk curtains

Natural silk curtains not only look great, but are also quite practical. This material does not cause allergies, does not electrify, and therefore almost does not attract dust.

You just need to take into account that this fabric is quite sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. That is, it can fade in the sun.

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Classic

Select the product according to the size of the window opening. Beautiful curtains for the hall with folds and tassels are suitable for large rooms.

You can choose canvases in dark shades and add a lambrequin design. For classic interiors, models made of velvet and silk are ordered.

Stylish and unusual solutions are suitable for different rooms. You can complement the curtains with fabric tiebacks, cords, fringe, etc. It is only necessary that the decor matches the design of the room.

Provence in curtain design

If you want to create a cozy and relaxed interior of the room, it is recommended to choose Provence style curtains. Thanks to their naturalness and restraint, such models will become the logical conclusion of the overall style of the room. Provence style curtains exist in several popular versions:

curtains in thread style are ideal for creating home comfort and a romantic atmosphere in the room, helping to correctly play out the accents of the room;
During the assembly process, Roman blinds form folds, which, thanks to their neatness and unobtrusiveness, will be an excellent addition to the Provence style in the interior;
tulle will elegantly complement the interior of the room, adding tenderness and homeliness to it;
Vertical or horizontal blinds in the Provence style will perfectly complement a medium-sized window. This model will fit perfectly into a country house or a simple urban style of the interior of the hall.

Non-standard curtains Source www.topdom.ru Dark curtains for Provence style Source comfortoria.ru
Original photo curtains have become the latest fashion. If you want to create a positive mood in the room, you can use copies with flowers, landscapes or any design you like. It is enough to simply print it on a special printer and create custom curtains for the hall.

Modern interpretation of Provence style Source rerooms.ru

Window decoration without curtains

A window opening without curtains is a modern trend. Panoramic windows are installed to visually expand the space of the room, demonstrate a beautiful landscape, and a view of the street. Designers do not recommend covering a beautiful panorama with curtains. It is enough to tint the glass with a special film to reduce the penetration of sunlight into the room by almost 80%.

Podium bed by the window Source www.archilovers.com

Maximum open windows are a characteristic detail of Scandinavian interiors. In the climatic conditions of northern countries, cloudy days predominate, so they try to fill the room with as much daylight as possible.

Windows with stained glass are already a decorative element; they do not require additional decoration.

One of the purposes of curtain fabric is to close the interior from prying eyes. If the frames are glazed with frosted glass, then such a need disappears. A similar effect is achieved using decorative transparent films. They allow light to pass through and the room is not visible from the outside. Using film stained glass, you can decorate a window with an unusual pattern or make photo printing.

A fashionable design technique is to decorate the windows (lower part) in the form of a small sofa. For this purpose, the window sill is expanded. Curtains do not fit into this interpretation.

Blinds and curtains Source domosedi.ru